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  • $276,400

    1218 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    3baths
    2,114sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1956
    8,102 Square Feet Lot
    $276,400 Zestimate®
    $131/sqft
    $2,100 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $276,400

    $257,000 - $296,000

    $2,100/mo

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    What's special

    Lots of space for your family here! Sunken dining room has plenty of room for large gatherings and opens to living area. Hardwood through kitchen with great cupboard space and all appliances stay. All bedrooms offer plenty of room with a split bedroom set up. Master with huge walk-in closet and separate bath. Main floor laundry, office with fireplace and French doors. It doesnt stop there. Finished basement for even more entertaining and storage. Possibility for a 4th bedroom in the basement. Close to Grays Lake for summer recreation, downtown Des Moines and interstate access.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,114 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 8,102 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01001745000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1956

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/27/2016Sold$150,000-3.2%$71/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #513618 Report a problem
    4/11/2016Pending sale$155,000$73/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #513618 Report a problem
    4/6/2016Price change$155,000-3.1%$73/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #513618 Report a problem
    3/22/2016Listed for sale$160,000+17.6%$76/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #513618 Report a problem
    11/21/2014Sold$136,000-0.7%$64/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #438295 Report a problem
    9/24/2014Price change$137,000-1.4%$65/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #438295 Report a problem
    7/24/2014Price change$139,000-2.7%$66/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #438295 Report a problem
    7/8/2014Price change$142,900-3.4%$68/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #438295 Report a problem
    6/26/2014Price change$147,900-1.3%$70/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #438295 Report a problem
    5/15/2014Price change$149,900-3.3%$71/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #431991 Report a problem
    4/22/2014Price change$155,000-2.5%$73/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #431991 Report a problem
    11/18/2013Price change$159,000-3%$75/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #424818 Report a problem
    10/29/2013Price change$163,900-6.3%$78/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #424818 Report a problem
    10/11/2013Price change$175,000-5.9%$83/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #424818 Report a problem
    9/19/2013Listed for sale$186,000+51.8%$88/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #424818 Report a problem
    4/16/2008Sold$122,500-5.7%$58/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/26/2008Price change$129,900-10.4%$61/sqft
    Source: Listhub #318340 Report a problem
    11/21/2007Listed for sale$144,900+1%$69/sqft
    Source: Listhub #318340 Report a problem
    3/18/2003Sold$143,500$68/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,250 +2.2%$254,200 +14.6%
    2024$4,160 -1.7%$221,900
    2023$4,232 +0.9%$221,900 +17.8%
    2022$4,196 +6.6%$188,400
    2021$3,936 -3.6%$188,400 +13.3%
    2020$4,084 +6%$166,300
    2019$3,854 +1.2%$166,300 +9.5%
    2018$3,810 $151,900
    2017$3,810 +7.3%$151,900 +7.1%
    2016$3,552 $141,800
    2015$3,552 -1.8%$141,800 -13.5%
    2014$3,616 $164,000
    2013-- $164,000 -0.3%
    2012-- $164,500
    2011-- $164,500 -5.7%
    2010-- $174,400
    2009-- $174,400 -3.3%
    2008-- $180,400
    2007-- $180,400 +8.2%
    2006-- $166,700
    2005-- $166,700 +45%
    2003-- $114,970 +2.1%
    2002-- $112,600 -7.3%
    2001-- $121,480

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    Neighborhood: Gray's Lake

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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